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Congress leader’s wife and municipal councillor Cheerla Rajini has announced her resignation from the party, alleging betrayal by local leaders in the Chairperson election in Wanaparthy. Her husband Vijay Chander also criticised the leadership’s role in the controversy
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Election of Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons was postponed in 11 municipalities across Telangana due to varied local circumstances. Tense scenes were reported in some urban local bodies, including Thorrur, where political leaders and workers were involved in heated arguments
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Director ARK Saravan’s fantasy comedy sequel Maragadha Naanayam 2 has officially gone on floors with a grand pooja ceremony. Starring Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, the film promises bigger scale, expanded cast and magical entertainment.
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Jack Jarvis as a replacement for injured seamer Safyaan Sharif in the Scotland squad. Sharif suffered a right groin injury during a training session on February 12.
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The 46-day All India Industrial Exhibition, popularly known as Numaish, concluded at Nampally on Sunday. Over 1,050 traders participated, attracting lakhs of visitors. Clearance sales after the closure drew fresh crowds seeking bargains.
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The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli Municipality was postponed due to lack of quorum, triggering political drama. The BRS accused the Congress of interference, while officials cited councillors’ absence. Similar scenes unfolded in Kagaznagar Municipality.
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The BRS surprised many by winning the Asifabad Municipality chairperson post, securing support beyond its own councillors. Congress failed to muster numbers amid internal factionalism, while a party councillor’s cross-vote is likely to invite disciplinary action.
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The BJP captured the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor post with 34 votes after last-minute political changes. Kolagani Srinivas was elected Mayor and Y Sunil Rao Deputy Mayor, while the BRS stayed away from voting, altering the final outcome.
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Disruption marked a special meeting of Yadadri Bhongir Municipality after a Congress councillor objected to the party’s decision on the Chairperson’s post, questioning reservation norms and internal politics, prompting intervention by officials to restore order.
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Tension marked the Jangaon Municipality chairperson election after police briefly stopped a BRS councillor over an alleged missing complaint. The episode triggered protests from the BRS, even as officials proceeded with the poll, citing adequate quorum.
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Method actor Rajkummar Rao recently wrapped filming for "Nikam," a biopic on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, for which he gained 10kg and thinned his hair. He is now transitioning physically to portray cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with shooting scheduled for March 202
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Cricket experts Abhishek Nayar, Sunil Gavaskar and Waqar Younis lauded India’s superior preparation and partnerships against Pakistan, while blaming tactical errors and delayed bowling changes for Pakistan’s defeat in the high-voltage clash.
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s squad after the pacer was ruled out due to a calf injury.
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A 16-year-old student tragically died after jumping from a school building in Chitradurga, Karnataka, on Monday. Preliminary reports suggest the Class 10 boy was under extreme stress following alleged harassment by school authorities, marking another distressing student suicide in the state
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Thorrur and Dornakal municipal elections postponed amid BRS-Congress clashes and ex-officio voting disputes; police intervene, BRS stages dharna demanding rightful chairperson post
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BRS working president K T Rama Rao said Telangana emerged as India’s IT growth engine under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, citing a 299 per cent rise in IT exports and a 33 per cent share in new IT jobs.
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The BRS has approached the State Election Commission alleging illegal dual ex-officio registration of Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya in Thorrur municipality. The issue has intensified political tensions ahead of the chairperson and vice-chairperson elections.
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Accused perpetrator Naveed Akram appeared in a Sydney court today, February 16, 2026, via videolink from Goulburn Supermax prison. Charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and terrorism, Akram remains in custody following the deadly December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting.
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Global hip-hop icon Ye (Kanye West) is set for his historic India debut on March 29, 2026, at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The one-night-only spectacle promises a career-spanning setlist, massive cinematic visuals, and world-class production
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The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to hold a landmark hearing on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute today, February 16, 2026. Per Supreme Court directions, the ASI's 98-day scientific survey report will be unsealed and shared with both parties to determine the 11th-century site's original religious character
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The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the alleged shooter involved in the attack on filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence, bringing the total accused to 11. MCOCA charges have been applied, and the investigation continues across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
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A fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi killed seven workers, with two feared trapped. Authorities launched rescue and relief operations, while a magisterial inquiry is underway to determine the cause and review industrial safety protocols
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Telangana is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures as winter conditions give way to early summer-like weather, the IMD said. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail, though parts of the State may see unseasonal rain later this month.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi pleaded not guilty in the CBI’s Railways land-for-jobs corruption case. Charges include corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy; trial will begin on March 9 at Rouse Avenue Court
